'sMRT ALERT' Man Overboard Device Wins Equipment Innovation of the Year Title at the British Yachting Awards 2024

9th December 2024

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sMRT ALERT wins Equipment Innovation of the Year at the British Yachting Awards 2024 for enhancing marine safety technology.

sMRT are delighted to announce that the sMRT ALERT AIS and DSC Man Overboard (MOB) device has been awarded the prestigious Equipment Innovation of the Year title at the British Yachting Awards 2024.

This accolade celebrates the device's innovative technology and its contribution to advancing marine safety.

The Class M-compliant sMRT ALERT integrates Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in a compact and highly functional design. Designed to activate automatically upon immersion in water, it provides both audible and visual alerts, offering rapid response and reassurance during man-overboard incidents. The device's quick and easy integration with life jackets and easy to use sMRT Beacon Management mobile application, makes it valuable safety tool for sailors and marine professionals.

The Class M-compliant sMRT ALERT integrates Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in a compact and highly functional design

As a manufacturer dedicated to life-saving innovations, sMRT put the person in the water at the forefront of all their decisions. This award underscores the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing marine safety through innovation.

Visit the sMRT website to learn more about the sMRT ALERT and the range of AIS and DSC man overboard beacons.

The sMRT range is now available in Ireland via our distribution partners CH Marine

Tel 021 4315700 Web: www.chmarine.com

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